It’s been several weeks now that we’ve been stuck in this “contingency.” I think I may be getting used to it, if that’s possible. The streets here have been pretty empty. We’ve taken some photos to demonstrate some of the differences between “before” and “now.” Parking is definitely not an issue these days. Continue reading “What day is it, anyway?”
Category Archives: Life in Mexico
Why is this so hard?
It’s interesting that, while nothing is happening, I have things to say. Hmmph. What does that tell you? The ravings of an idle mind? Perhaps. I have to say that after two weeks of semi-solitary confinement, I’m about due for a breakdown. Why is this so hard? I’m very comfortable being alone. I love myContinue reading “Why is this so hard?”
Love in the time of Covid-19
Hello world! I hope you are well. Things are certainly strange here, although not so strange as they may be where you are. Here in Mexico, the world continues in much the same way it has. Those of us with the luxury of jobs that can be done via Internet are working from home, embracingContinue reading “Love in the time of Covid-19”
A bit of perspective
Hello friends! Greetings from Querétaro, where, as everywhere else in the world, a sense of unreality has set in. We are now living in a dystopian novel where a strange and frightening new virus is spreading globally at an unprecedented pace. So, what to do about it? DON’T PANIC! Those famous words are the firstContinue reading “A bit of perspective”
Joy is in the little things
Almost a year ago, my friends, Saadia and David, brought our “dragon” down from the US. The dragon isn’t really anything special in and of itself. However, it was the centerpiece of our home decor in Boise. I purchased the dragon from a friend (Ton) who worked in a Thai restaurant. The restaurant had twoContinue reading “Joy is in the little things”
Success!
My Dallas trip was a success, but not like you would think. The plan was to get up early Wednesday morning and go to the Social Security office and complete my application process. However, before I got out of bed, my phone rang. Would you believe it was the US Embassy in Mexico City? Yep.Continue reading “Success!”
Dallas, here I come!
New year, new hassles. It only took 2 years to collect on my circuit city pension, and now the wonderful social security administration is taking its sweet time approving my retirement benefits. Ah, the government. Not like it’s a lot of money. Down here a little goes a long way. This small retirement benefit coversContinue reading “Dallas, here I come!”
It’s 2020 and I’m such a slacker!
Geez Louise, it’s been about 6 months since I’ve written anything here. Of course, like everyone on the planet, the advent of the new year means a new resolution to do better. Well, let’s just see how that goes. So, to catch you all up, Lyn and I are still living in Querétaro and teachingContinue reading “It’s 2020 and I’m such a slacker!”
I’m a teacher!
I had no idea when I decided to teach EFL that I would love it the way I do. Turns out I’m pretty good at it too. At the Anglo, every teacher is observed by someone from the QA department once per quarter. Because our school is so new, we haven’t had observations until justContinue reading “I’m a teacher!”
Living in the City
Ok. So I’m a slacker. Let me just say that I am well aware of that. Yet it isn’t because I don’t want to write my blog… it’s more that I want to sleep more than I want to work on this thing. (My typical day starts at 5:30 a.m. Right now, I teach fromContinue reading “Living in the City”
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